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Nebraska’s generational farms recognized at State Fair

Aug 26, 2025
Aug 26, 2025

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Dozens of Nebraska families whose farms and ranches have been owned and operated by the same family for 100 years and 150 years were honored at the Nebraska State Fair.

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Farm Family Reception 1.jpg — Families receiving the Heritage Farm Award for 150 years of operation in the same family, gather at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 23.
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Farm Family Reception 2.jpg — Pioneer Award honorees have farms and ranches that have been in the family for 100 years. They were honored at the Nebraska State Fair Aug. 23.
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